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JAMES ANEST AS “EL GALLO” IN THE FANTASTICKS<\/h1>\n

CHICAGO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS<\/h1>\n

Bringing Chicago Entertainment News, we congratulate the creator and Artistic Director of The Amazing Waiters, James Anest on his upcoming portrayal of El Gallo in one of the most loved Musicals of all time, The Fantasticks.\u00a0 The longest-running Off Broadway show in History will be re-created with a seldom-heard 23 Piece Orchestra and larger sets, at the Light Opera Works in Chicago, Illinois.\u00a0 The show runs for two weekends only,<\/strong> from June 6th to June 14th at the Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, Illinois<\/a>.<\/p>\n

THE FANTASTICKS WITH ORCHESTRA<\/h1>\n

In this expanded orchestral version, James will treat theater-goers to his rendition of the rarely performed song, “This Is The Perfect Time” originally written for the Robert Goulet<\/a><\/p>\n

\"James

James Anest as El Gallo in The Fantasticks – Chicago<\/p><\/div>\n

Fantasticks Tour in the 1980’s by Harvey Schimidt.<\/p>\n

To see the complete bio breakdowns for the show and additional information, visit this link.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.lightoperaworks.org\/Fantasticks.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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TICKETS TO THE FANTASTICKS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS<\/h1>\n

Tickets are available through the Light Opera Works Website<\/a>, or call 847-920-5360<\/p>\n

AMAZING TALENT ALWAYS PERFORMING<\/h1>\n

Like James, many of our accomplished performers currently tour or have toured or are on major Broadway productions.\u00a0 The Amazing Waiters bring this high-level talent to your private event each and every time.\u00a0 It’s like having a private Broadway Show.<\/p>\n

The Amazing Waiters surprise unsuspecting guests at Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions and Holiday Parties across the United States and Canada.  For more information, see their main website, www.amazingwaiters.com<\/pre>\n
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